Recipes

HEALTHY Chili Turkey Burgers

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• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 5 (2 burgers each)
• 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

Make the Burgers: Mix all the ingredients together with your hands, except the oil, in a bowl.

Divide the meat mixture into 10 equal-sized patties.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the burgers, turning once, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.(A instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the thickest burger should read at least 165 degrees F.)

Divide the burgers among plates--2 to a plate. Dollop each serving with mayonnaise and stack lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on top. (I also like to add hot sauce as a topping)

Discovered this while watching Food Network one day shortly after finding out my father had developed diabetes. You can eat it with or without a bun and its a pretty quick fix. The original recipe calls for it to be cooked in a skillet, but I like to throw them on my George Foreman Grill. Its been a staple in my parents' house for about 5 years now! :)

Author: George Stella

Website Credit: http://www.foodnetwork.com